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DMK Minister Periyakaruppan loses by one vote in Tiruppattur
In Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly elections, DMK minister K. R. Periyakaruppan from Tiruppattur, Sivaganga district, lost by a single vote. Earlier in counting, he led by 30 votes at the end of the penultimate round, but the final tally swung against him.
Why It Matters
The razor-thin margin highlights the tight contest in Tiruppattur and could influence political calculations in Sivaganga district.
Timeline
2 Events
Final tally: loses Tiruppattur Assembly seat by one vote
May 5, 2026
DMK minister K. R. Periyakaruppan lost the Tiruppattur Assembly seat by a margin of one vote in Sivaganga district.
End of penultimate counting round: leads by 30 votes
May 4, 2026
At the end of the penultimate round of counting in Tiruppattur, K. R. Periyakaruppan was ahead by 30 votes.